Architect-led Design Team for Athlone Advance Office Building

Architect Led Design Team Consultancy Service for Proposed Shell and Core Office Building In Athlone

Architect-led Design Team for Athlone Advance Office Building

IDA Ireland

## Summary IDA Ireland is procuring an architect-led design team consultancy service for the shell and core construction of a new office building in Athlone. This open procedure targets firms capable of delivering comprehensive architectural and planning services for a major commercial development.

## Scope & Deliverables - Architect-led design team consultancy for a proposed shell and core office building. - Services include architectural design, engineering coordination, and urban planning/landscape architecture. - Project location: Business and Technology Park, Athlone, Ireland. - Deliverables cover the full design phase leading up to construction readiness.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility determined via the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD). - Tenderers must meet selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents. - No specific professional qualifications are listed in the summary data; refer to the full tender dossier for detailed competency requirements. - Participation is not reserved for specific social or economic groups.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: €1,200,000 (excluding VAT). - Contract duration: 44 months. - Submission deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026, at 12:00 IST. - Tender validity period: 180 days from submission. - No framework agreement or Dynamic Purchasing System applies.

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the eTenders portal is mandatory. - Address: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8039778 - Language: All documents and submissions must be in English. - Key documents: Prepare the ESPD, technical proposal, and financial offer as specified in the procurement documents available at the link above. - Additional information requests must be submitted by May 22, 2026.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established architectural firms with experience in large-scale commercial shell-and-core projects in Ireland. - Opportunity: High-value contract (€1.2M) with a long 44-month duration offers significant revenue potential and portfolio enhancement. - Risk: The accelerated timeline for preparation (deadline June 5) requires immediate resource allocation. Strict adherence to electronic submission protocols is critical to avoid disqualification. - Compliance: Ensure full compliance with GPA and EU Directive 2014/24/EU standards; non-compliance with ESPD requirements may lead to exclusion.

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

IDA Ireland has 28 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 96 contract(s) worth around €249,190,434.

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